ABC has specifically stated that Barr will have no involvement in this spinoff, which has already been given a series order for 10 episodes.

ABC has described the series as follows: "After a sudden turn of events, the Conners are forced to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before. This iconic family – Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J. – grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America. Through it all, the fights, the coupon cutting, the hand-me-downs, the breakdowns – with love, humor and perseverance, the family prevails."

As for how Roseanne will be written off the show, John Goodman recently commented on the situation and said that, in The Conners, Dan Conner will "be mopey and sad because his wife's dead." ABC has neither confirmed nor denied this.

The Conners will debut on ABC on October 16, 2018, at 8pm.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN and is happy to see that the cast and crew will continue on and hopes the show does well. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst.